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eng

tight

Meaning of eng

too small

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Pronunciation
German[ɛŋ]
Chinese pronunciation in Latin lettersjǐn de
tight
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eng with Chinese translation

eng usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇩🇪German

Die Hose ist mir eng.

🇨🇳Chinese🇩🇪German

Der Schuh sitzt zu eng.

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eng belongs to the topic "In a Clothing Store". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

eng紧的
Hemd衬衫
Rock裙子
Hose裤子
Hose长裤
Jeanshose牛仔裤
kurze Hose短裤

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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between eng / eng anliegend / dicht / straff / fest / schmal

🇩🇪German

Means the clothing fits closely to the body, not necessarily too small.

A2Often
🇩🇪German

Usually means dense or packed closely together; less common for clothing.

A2Often
🇩🇪German

Means taut or stretched tight; for clothing, close-fitting and firm.

A2Often
🇩🇪German

Means firm or secure; for clothing, it can suggest a snug, non-loose fit.

A2Very Often
S
🇩🇪German
schmal

Means narrow in width; not necessarily too tight, but can be if very narrow.

A2Very Often
B
🇩🇪German
beengt

Means cramped or restrictive, often uncomfortable; used more for spaces but also for clothing.

A2Often
K
🇩🇪German
körpernah

Means body-hugging or close to the body, without implying it is too small.

A2Often

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How to pronounce eng and what this word means

eng means tight. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce eng

[ɛŋ]

eng translation

tight

eng examples

Die Hose ist mir eng.

eng transcription

[ɛŋ]

Questions about this word

eng meaning: what does it mean?

zu eng; zu klein und daher sehr eng anliegend

eng pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

eng is pronounced as [ɛŋ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

eng definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Die Hose ist mir eng. Translation: Брюки мне тесны.

Is eng part of In a Clothing Store vocabulary?

Yes, eng (tight) can be learned in the In a Clothing Store topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is eng part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, eng (tight) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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